To Stave off Recession Ready the Shovel-Ready Infrastructure Projects
This week's financial news has been grim. With markets getting fleeced by the spreading impacts of COVID-19 and a weak response from federal officials,...
Push for Solar Schools Gaining Momentum
Supporters of solar power for Seattle Public Schools can sign a petition or register to speak at Wednesday's School Board meeting.
During the windstorm...
Op-Ed: How to Create Libraries of the Future
These six ideas would create a brighter future for local libraries by adapting to emerging needs.
Currently, both the Seattle Public Library (SPL) and the...
University of Washington’s Draft 2018 Seattle Campus Master Plan
The University of Washington (UW) is deep into its Seattle campus master planning update for 2018. Earlier this month, the university released the draft...
The Urbanist Podcast: Choosing Among Seattle’s Public Schools
It is spring of 8th Grade in the Dubicki household, so we have been investigating options on where to attend high schools. Seattle Public...
We Can Fund World Class Transit And World Class Education
As a parent who lives in the 36th District, and therefore a constituent of State Senator Reuven Carlyle, I share his concern that Washington...
Opinion: Everyone (Especially Urbanists) Should Care About the Crisis Facing Seattle Schools
A public school is an essential part of any community. Here in Seattle, public schools are in crisis.
Last month, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) announced...
School Board Directors Are Begging Seattle to Allow More Housing
A majority of the Seattle School Board joined the push for additional neighborhood growth centers last week, pointing to a link between additional housing density and stable student enrollment.






